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On "Tueday" of this week, a NOR'EASTER might descend on the unassuming residents of New England who have never experienced snow before. This storm could, potentially, maybe bring snow and/or wind to a large region. Weather forecasters do not know the exact timing, or strength, or trajectory, or existentiality of the potential storm, but it could happen and New England goons need to be prepared. The following are some basic winter storm survival tips I have picked up through years of hard outdoorsy living in MAINE and voraciously consuming weather related media. Preparations
Other HOT snow tips from goons: Gay Weed Dad posted:
TheSpamalope posted:Good tip: get a sled and a rope and tie the rope to a car and then ride the sled and hold the rope while the car is driving doing wicked moves this is called "skateboarding" turn off the TV posted:One pro tip that I've learned over the years is to make sure that your car's lights are turned off when you're driving during a snowstorm, or even when it's heavily raining. This is especially true if you are in a white or lightly colored vehicle. Many drivers feel heightened anxiety when driving in poor conditions, and by turning your lights out you will spare them the stress of having to consider the presence of other vehicles until you begin tailgating them. NihilismNow posted:It is well known if you have winter tires or 4wd you do not need to take weather conditions into account. If you have both it is in fact scientifically impossible to lose grip and you should never go below the speed limit. *Please drive by The Walrus's house if you follow the above tip. Jimmy Hats posted:Snowstorm Tip: Leaving the front and back door of your house open will allow through-flow of the snow, which will prevent it from piling up in front of your door and you getting stuck! "poverty goat posted:
McStabby posted:If you drive too fast when it snows, you will die in a car accident, so be sure to not go over 20mph. Be sure to brake as soon as you approach an intersection, ideally starting a quarter mile away. If you need to banish your children so you can make love to your wife / partner, EX250 has some ideas: EX250 Type R posted:I strap an orange flag to them and let them go nuts out back Ork of Fiction posted:Be very careful going out at night, because the "biting cold" can mask the real bites of werewovfs and vampires hiding in the dark. Then next thing u know ur up to ur armpits in the blood of loved ones, oh woe to the curwsd!! spud posted:Make liberal use of the parking brake in snow to do some awesome power slides. Residential areas are best as it's more likely people are around to cheer you on. FistEnergy posted:pro tip if youre new to the area, hit up the supermarket once the snow gets heavy. the heavier the better. eveyone else will be stuck at home so the shelves will be jam packed and you can grab all the sick deals and best cuts of meat Jimmy Hats posted:Jimmy Hats Snowstorm Tip #2: Taking out the garden hose and hosing down your roof will create a protective layer of ice, which will make the snow slip off the roof and prevent it from accumulating and causing a collapse! Zippy the Bummer posted:you can rip ferocious toots directly onto the pilot light of your gas furnace and heat your home Tinfoil Papercut fucked around with this message at 17:44 on Mar 14, 2017 |
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I just recently moved from Maine to CT and today my daughter's school was canceled for 1-3" of snow. Her friends in Maine were not as and will never be as lucky.
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# ? Mar 10, 2017 18:43 |
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I'm snowing in my pants atm
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# ? Mar 10, 2017 18:45 |
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My daily prayers for death may finally be answered. Allah Akbar!
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EX250 Type R posted:I just recently moved from Maine to CT and today my daughter's school was canceled for 1-3" of snow. loving pansies nowadays, when i lived in CT, I remember going to school in blizzards on the reg
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# ? Mar 10, 2017 18:46 |
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taurus judge is garbage poo poo for idiots
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# ? Mar 10, 2017 18:47 |
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I had to bring my poinsettias in this morning
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# ? Mar 10, 2017 18:48 |
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jeff smisek posted:loving pansies nowadays, when i lived in CT, I remember going to school in blizzards on the reg Global warming man
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# ? Mar 10, 2017 18:51 |
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Yeah just whisper the word snow loudly and they seem to close down schools here
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# ? Mar 10, 2017 18:52 |
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jeff smisek posted:loving pansies nowadays, when i lived in CT, I remember going to school in blizzards on the reg
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EX250 Type R posted:Yeah just whisper the word snow loudly and they seem to close down schools here This has only happened recently because of how little snow we have gotten. The schools get an allotted budget of snow days that are on a "user it or lose it" basis so when they have excess they tend to be more cautious. Hot CT Snow Tips: - Keep the most bald Chinese tires on your car possible; this will allow for less friction against the snow and will make your journey very smooth - Do not under any circumstances clean your car off; nature put it there and nature should take it away - Should you lose traction floor your accelerator to create "snow burnouts"; this will alert passing drivers that you are cool and should be assisted in any way possible
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# ? Mar 10, 2017 18:58 |
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How is Atlanta handling this pocalypse?
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# ? Mar 10, 2017 18:59 |
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Fog Tripper posted:How is Atlanta handling this pocalypse?
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# ? Mar 10, 2017 19:00 |
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Good tip: get a sled and a rope and tie the rope to a car and then ride the sled and hold the rope while the car is driving doing wicked moves this is called "skateboarding"
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# ? Mar 10, 2017 19:01 |
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These are good tips, updated OP so we can share this safety information with other goons.
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# ? Mar 10, 2017 19:23 |
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TheSpamalope posted:wicked Here be a New England boy, born and bred.
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# ? Mar 10, 2017 19:26 |
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One pro tip that I've learned over the years is to make sure that your car's lights are turned off when you're driving during a snowstorm, or even when it's heavily raining. This is especially true if you are in a white or lightly colored vehicle. Many drivers feel heightened anxiety when driving in poor conditions, and by turning your lights out you will spare them the stress of having to consider the presence of other vehicles until you begin tailgating them.
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It is well known if you have winter tires or 4wd you do not need to take weather conditions into account. If you have both it is in fact scientifically impossible to lose grip and you should never go below the speed limit.
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# ? Mar 10, 2017 19:36 |
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make sure you stick with your all seasons and be sure to drive by my house which is on a 15 degree inclined road. thanks
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NihilismNow posted:It is well known if you have winter tires or 4wd you do not need to take weather conditions into account. If you have both it is in fact scientifically impossible to lose grip and you should never go below the speed limit. if you drive in the left lane below the speed limit no matter the weather conditions you deserve death
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# ? Mar 10, 2017 19:53 |
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Not sure if Colorado tips apply on the east coast, but I've always found that it's best to leave sidewalks unshoveled just in case it melts later in the day. No sense wasting effort in the AM on a chore that the sun will take care of in a few hours or three days.
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# ? Mar 10, 2017 20:04 |
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I've never seen snow up until this year and holy poo poo it owns why in the world would anyone dislike it, it's so pretty I'm told it hasn't been the right snow for a snowman though
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# ? Mar 10, 2017 20:06 |
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hawt tip from an old al-can travel thread load your trunk with pb&j sandwiches so if you somehow despite all precautions get stranded in your vehicle you can chowdown on the life giving nectar they provide i'm alaskan so you know this is good poo poo
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Servaetes posted:I've never seen snow up until this year and holy poo poo it owns why in the world would anyone dislike it, it's so pretty It's fine to look at from inside a heated building
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# ? Mar 10, 2017 20:10 |
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snow is great unless you need to drive in it. also if you live in a city it turns to brown sludge real quick which is less nice.
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# ? Mar 10, 2017 20:11 |
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Speleothing posted:Not sure if Colorado tips apply on the east coast, but I've always found that it's best to leave sidewalks unshoveled just in case it melts later in the day. No sense wasting effort in the AM on a chore that the sun will take care of in a few hours or three days. Or, in the case of my state, three months.
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# ? Mar 10, 2017 20:12 |
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ps-JZcRXHUw
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Tinfoil Papercut posted:Or, in the case of my state, three months. Yeah man, whatever makes the most sense for your city's snow-removal schedule. You also don't want to have to re-shovel after the plow, or let the plow pile turn into a rock-hard wall across the driveway. Though ofc a rock-hard wall can be great for snowball fights.
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# ? Mar 10, 2017 20:28 |
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don't forget bananas. You need milk, bread and bananas.
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# ? Mar 10, 2017 20:31 |
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It's been in the 60s in Tennessee since mid February. What the gently caress is snow?
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# ? Mar 10, 2017 21:03 |
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I've lived in Florida for the majority of my life and I genuinely cannot tell but it seems pretty drat rad
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# ? Mar 10, 2017 21:05 |
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that's just a pic of detroit
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# ? Mar 10, 2017 21:10 |
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Speleothing posted:Though ofc a rock-hard wall can be great for snowball fights. That's what I try to explain to everyone, but the neighbors children just keep crying. Sore losers, IMO.
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# ? Mar 10, 2017 21:31 |
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Snowstorm Tip: Leaving the front and back door of your house open will allow through-flow of the snow, which will prevent it from piling up in front of your door and you getting stuck!
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# ? Mar 10, 2017 21:33 |
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I love that Snowpac Dr Freeze collab Vladivostok Love.
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# ? Mar 10, 2017 21:36 |
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as with any natural disaster the #1 priority is to have enough drugs and alcohol on hand to last until the power comes back on plan ahead. dont wait till the night before to buy weed e: also as with any snow event just pack your bong to the neck with snow. no water required
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# ? Mar 10, 2017 21:36 |
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I will be driving my rear wheel drive truck with bald tires and give no shits
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Space Crabs posted:don't forget bananas. And peanut butter! You can make a tasty sandwich!
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# ? Mar 10, 2017 22:19 |
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ALL THE TOILET PAPER!
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I took the plow off my truck 10 days ago and I am really on the fence about putting it back on
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